Ontario midwives can now prescribe more drugs and administer routine vaccinations, which the provincial government says will reduce the need for additional medical appointments for patients. Health Minister Sylvia Jones …
Starting about 3 million years ago, our brains got bigger, helping us master everything from cave painting to particle physics. Now we’re in a modern-day growth spurt. A new study …
AN orangutan was spotted rubbing the juice of a pain-relieving plant into a wound — the first wild animal seen actively treating an injury. Scientists say the jungle doc’s expertise …
TOO much time glued to social media is fueling a sleep crisis in children, with the number of pills dished out doubling in just seven years. Doctors dolled out more …
HEALTH officials are testing ground beef sold in US supermarkets for traces of killer bird flu as the virus spreads to cows. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investigating …
A NEW mRNA cancer vaccine can reprogram the immune system to attack tumours within 48 hours, a study shows. The first-ever human clinical trial of four adult patients showed the …
All London Drugs stores remained closed across Western Canada on Tuesday morning, two days after the B.C.-based company announced it was dealing with a “cybersecurity incident.” A statement issued by the …
MEN who take the hair loss drug finasteride are being warned of psychiatric and sexual side effects. The medicine — taken by Donald Trump — can cause depression, suicidal thoughts, …
California struck up a new deal with Amneal Pharmaceuticals on Monday to bolster the state’s supply of the opioid overdose-reversing medication naloxone at a much lower price for schools, police …
THE NHS has urged anyone with prescriptions to plan ahead as the bank holiday approaches. Over the coming days, you might want to make sure your medicine cabinet is stocked with …